Urban Habitat Programs Operations Lead

Columbia Land Trust; Officers Row (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

FSA

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Columbia Land Trust, based in Vancouver, Washington, seeks a Backyard Habitat Certification Program Operations Manager to lead day-to-day program operations for BHCP in the Portland-Vancouver metro region. You will supervise two direct reports, coordinate with BAO and Stewardship Director, and oversee budgets, contracts, and fundraising efforts.

You will build strong community partnerships, manage deliverables, and ensure program outcomes align with conservation goals.

Qualifications

• Background in land stewardship, urban conservation, forestry, biology, ecology, or related field.
• Strong relationship-building with partners and funders.
• Ability to manage budgets, contracts, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Understanding of conservation practices and urban landscapes.
• Commitment to cultural humility and community responsiveness.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day BHCP operations and supervise two direct reports.
• Coordinate with BAO Program Manager and Stewardship Director.
• Develop and monitor program budget, contracts, and fundraising.
• Foster partnerships with funders, municipalities, and community groups.
• Ensure compliance with grant deliverables and reporting.
• Represent the program in internal and external meetings.

Skills

Relationship building

Contract & budget drafting

Program management

Communication (verbal & written)

Conservation knowledge

Cultural humility

Team leadership

Problem solving

Diversity and inclusion

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data management systems

Driver's license & safe driving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data management systems

Job description

Columbia Land Trust, based in Vancouver, Washington, seeks a Backyard Habitat Certification Program Operations Manager to lead day-to-day program operations for BHCP in the Portland-Vancouver metro region. You will supervise two direct reports, coordinate with BAO and Stewardship Director, and oversee budgets, contracts, and fundraising efforts.

You will build strong community partnerships, manage deliverables, and ensure program outcomes align with conservation goals.